Energy Solutions is seeking a proactive and technical Systems Administration Manager to oversee our day-to-day IT operations. In this role, you will manage the implementation, support, and maintenance of our core platforms—including corporate networks, telephony, and enterprise software—to ensure a secure and efficient environment for our hybrid workforce.

As a hands-on manager, you won't just oversee the sidelines; you will supervise a small team balancing delegation with direct technical contribution. You will be responsible for prioritizing workloads, mentoring staff, and stepping into the trenches to resolve tickets or provide backup support whenever necessary.

This role is hybrid, and the selected candidate will be required to work from our office in Downtown Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise the Systems Administration team, providing ongoing guidance, feedback, and coaching to foster professional growth and high-quality performance.
• Set clear workload goals to ensure the timely resolution of service requests and operational tasks.
• Author and maintain comprehensive processes, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Track and manage a portfolio of IT-related projects and initiatives within the systems administration function.
• Ensure corporate networks, telephony systems, alarm systems, and security cameras are properly maintained, monitored, and secured.
• Continuously evaluate system health, addressing technical issues in partnership with the team.
• Validate and deploy operating systems, firmware, and software updates across both Windows and Mac environments.
• Evaluate and offer improvements to maintenance efforts related to cloud infrastructure, specifically within Microsoft Azure environments.
• Resolve or escalate complex technical issues by working directly with team members and peer IT leaders.
• Serve as a backup administrator, providing direct support when team members are unavailable.
• Review open tickets and incidents to identify recurring problems or trends.
• Partner with IT Security Management to ensure systems and processes adhere to SOC 2, NIST, and internal security standards.
• Maintain backup and recovery of readiness, including rigorous documentation and periodic testing.
• Evaluate system administration workflows to identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement.
• Support vendor engagement (contracts/licenses) and assist in IT operations budget planning.
• Provide regular updates to IT leadership on system performance, project progress, and significant issue resolution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7 years of progressive experience in IT systems administration with 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining, and supporting enterprise networks and infrastructure.
• Experience configuring a variety of software platforms and enterprise-level systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading systems administration projects and coordinating work across technical teams.
• Experiencing managing vendor relationships and supporting technology procurement activities.
• Experience with business continuity planning and data recovery and protection practices.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and macOS environments, including system configuration, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with systems such as Datto RMM, Intune, Slack, Zoom, Tableau, and MS Azure.
• Functional understanding of IT security protocols and compliance requirements, including SOC 2 and NIST standards.
• Excellent troubleshooting, interpersonal communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Experience developing and reporting IT operational metrics and dashboards.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support a guide team member while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL certification or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Certification in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, desktop VMs, SharePoint, and Exchange Online.
• Project management certification such as PMP or Agile/Scrum (CSM, SAFe, or equivalent).
• Experience managing infrastructure environments on cloud platforms.
• Hands-on experience supporting remote work environments.
• Experience participating in system modernization, automation initiatives, or platform migrations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Automate.
• Ability to apply scripting or automation concepts to improve operational efficiency and system reliability.

The salary range for this role is $122,600–$159,400, with a target compensation of $122,600 - $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.

As a Mechatronics Specialist/Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing state-of-the-art electromechanical systems. Your expertise will drive the innovation of our motor designs and control systems, enhancing efficiency and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Specify, test, and tune BLDC motors, harmonic drives, and customized gearboxes.
• Design motor control firmware (FOC) for maximum efficiency and torque density.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on joint design and thermal management.

Required Skills:

• Deep understanding of electromechanical systems and motor physics.
• Experience writing firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, CAN bus).

Position Summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the design, development, validation, and improvement of board-level hardware for EV charging equipment (EVSE). This role is focused on practical electrical design work including schematic capture, component selection, prototype bring-up, debugging, and compliance-driven product development.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing electronic hardware for commercial or industrial products and is comfortable working across embedded control hardware, interfaces, sensing, protection, and power-related circuits. Experience with EV charging equipment, EMI/EMC mitigation, and UL or other regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. Familiarity with J1772 and ISO 15118 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and support board-level electrical hardware for EV charging systems.
• Develop specifications, schematics, and component selections; support PCB layout review.
• Bring up, validate, characterize, and debug prototype hardware.
• Troubleshoot analog, digital, mixed-signal, and embedded interface circuits.
• Define hardware interfaces and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with firmware and software teams.
• Maintain BOMs and support component sourcing and design updates.
• Validate and troubleshoot hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, meters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Mitigate EMI/EMC issues through filtering, grounding, shielding, and layout review.
• Support UL and regulatory compliance efforts, including design changes driven by certification testing.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and external test labs during prototype and production builds.
• Document design revisions, test results, and engineering changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in board-level design for commercial or industrial electronic products.
• Proficiency in schematic capture, component selection, prototype bring-up, and hardware debugging.
• Experience with analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Familiarity with interfaces such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus, or Ethernet.
• Comfortable with standard lab equipment for validation and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EVSE or EV charging products.
• Experience with EMI/EMC troubleshooting and UL or other regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with AC-powered systems, power electronics, relays, sensing, isolation, and protection circuits.
• Familiarity with J1772 and ISO 15118.

Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing company
• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Ability to Participate in Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
• Ability to Participate in Company 401K Plan with match
• Quarterly Mental Health Days
• Employee Educational Reimbursement

Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills, but will sit in a range of $105,000 - $130,000

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a remote-friendly work environment with benefits and the opportunity for personal growth as well as advancement within the company.

Engagement Structure

This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor engagement for up to three (3) months, with the intention of converting to a permanent, full-time position based on mutual fit and performance during the contract period. Benefits listed above apply upon conversion to a permanent employee.

Position Summary

A rapidly growing company is seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Mid-Level QA Engineer to join the team. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring software and hardware quality, verifying feature implementations, and maintaining stability throughout the development lifecycle.

The QA Engineer will work closely with the development and product teams to define test plans and test cases based on requirements documents or user stories, execute structured test plans, test new features, and validate bug fixes. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining test coverage across web and mobile applications, identifying defects, and ensuring products meet high-quality standards before release.

This role is specifically focused on bridging quality on in-house charging station production to ensure both hardware and software meet the company’s quality standards. The QA Engineer will work closely with charging station developers, mechanical engineers, and software engineers to ensure that charging stations are thoroughly tested with an emphasis on quality across the product stack.

In addition to traditional QA responsibilities, this role includes hands-on validation of charging station hardware and real-world system behavior. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with physical devices, executing real charging scenarios, and validating how software, firmware, and hardware interact under real operating conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test plans and test cases based on product requirements and system behavior.
• Perform testing across integrated systems (device + backend + application), ensuring correct behavior across system interactions.
• Execute and validate end-to-end charging workflows, including real-world scenarios with vehicle charging sessions.
• Verify system behavior under varying conditions (e.g., multiple vehicles, load distribution, prioritization, and state transitions).
• Validate charging performance, including charge rates and power delivery against expected system behavior.
• Test system behavior under edge conditions (e.g., network interruptions, restarts, partial failures).
• Debug issues across hardware, firmware, backend, and application layers by analyzing logs and observed system behavior.
• Identify, document, and reproduce defects across testing, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and hardware teams to ensure quality across the full system.

Years of Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in QA or testing roles, with a preference for candidates who have demonstrated strong problem-solving ability, ownership, and the ability to ramp quickly in complex, integrated system environments.

Hard Requirements

Technical Skillset

• Strong proficiency in manual testing techniques across software and integrated systems (black box and grey box), including the ability to validate behavior beyond individual features.
• Experience testing or validating integrated systems (device + backend + application), with an understanding of how components interact in real-world scenarios.
• Experience with test case management tools (e.g., TestRail) and ability to design, organize, and maintain effective test coverage.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) and working within Agile development environments.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman), including validating request/response flows and system integrations.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation and verifying system behavior across backend services.
• Strong working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments, including the ability to test, observe, and troubleshoot directly on charging station devices.
• Familiarity with Git and command-line tools for navigating codebases, logs, and system environments.
• Ability to interpret and correlate device logs, backend logs, and system outputs to diagnose issues across multiple system layers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate issues across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.

Core Expertise

• Comprehensive Testing Skills — Strong expertise in manual testing across web, mobile, and integrated systems, with a solid understanding of black box and grey box techniques.
• System & Integration Validation — Ability to validate end-to-end workflows and system behavior across multiple components, including real-world scenarios involving hardware and backend interactions.
• Debugging & Diagnostic Skills — Proficiency in using developer tools, logs, and system data to troubleshoot issues across device, backend, and application layers.
• Technical Proficiency — Strong understanding of REST APIs, SQL for data validation, and basic web technologies. Ability to validate system integrations and ensure data integrity.
• Cross-Platform & Real-World Testing — Experience testing across platforms (web, mobile, and devices), with the ability to identify platform-specific issues and validate behavior under varying system conditions.
• Agile & Cross-Functional Collaboration — Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating effectively with software, firmware, and hardware teams.
• Communication & Documentation — Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document defects, test results, and system behavior.

Bonus Skills (Preferred, but not Required)

• Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and command-line interfaces.
• Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Playwright, Selenium) or performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Siege).
• Familiarity with EV charging protocols (e.g., OCPP, ISO15118) or similar communication frameworks within the EV ecosystem.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how testing integrates into release workflows, including build validation, regression testing, and deployment verification.
• Experience supporting or coordinating software release processes, including working across development, QA, and operations teams to ensure smooth, stable, and timely deployments.
• Experience setting up and maintaining test environments, including configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Experience validating releases in staging or production-like environments, with an understanding of rollout risks and system-level impact.

Additional Bonus

• Hands-on experience in testing for integrated systems.
• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Background in software engineering.

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail to catch subtle errors and inconsistencies that could lead to larger issues down the line.
• Critical Thinking: The ability to approach problems methodically and use data-driven insights to make informed decisions. A keen analytical mind that questions assumptions and seeks new solutions.
• Adaptability: The capacity to quickly adjust to new challenges and changes in project requirements or technologies, maintaining effectiveness in a dynamic environment.
• Team Collaboration: Strong team player skills, with the ability to work cooperatively with developers, other QA testers, and project managers to achieve common goals.
• Leadership Potential: While primarily a contributor role, potential for leadership is a plus, including the ability to mentor junior staff or lead testing segments of projects.

Why Join

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing company
• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Ability to Participate in Electric Vehicle Incentive Program
• Ability to Participate in Company 401K Plan with match
• Quarterly Mental Health Days
• Employee Educational Reimbursement

Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills, but will sit in a range of $80,000 - $90,000

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers a remote-friendly work environment with benefits and the opportunity for personal growth as well as advancement within the company.

Engagement Structure

This role begins as a 1099 independent contractor engagement for up to three (3) months, with the intention of converting to a permanent, full-time position based on mutual fit and performance during the contract period. Benefits listed above apply upon conversion to a permanent employee.